Longing for More

Shifting the things we focus on over the holidays is key to our ability truly enjoy the season. Starting with actively giving thanks and then finding ways to incorporate peace and joy into our days will be a blessing to ourselves and the people we love. Listen to this week's show for both practical tips to survive the rush and then ten ways to focus on the abundance that is ours through Chris...

When God says no to something we want in life, it's because He has something much better in store for us. It is hard to accept in the moment and sometimes it takes years for His promise for something more to come to be. In this episode of Longing for More , I share how God can use every day things in our lives to remind us of His promises for more, both those from our past and those that are...

Every 30 seconds, someone becomes a victim of modern-day slavery. There are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in human history. If you are shocked by this information, you will want to listen to this week's episode of Longing for More , where I visit with Becky Rasmussen, the Executive Director of Call to Freedom. She explains how a whole community is addressing the needs...

Connecting with the things that matter in life can make the difference between living a life with little meaning and living a life of fulfillment. God gives us dreams and desires and it is up to us to go after them, or to live our More. If we don't we may end up living with regrets. When we do, we find that life has more joy and meaning and it is easier to bear the times of trouble that will...

Sometimes we resist the life our soul is longing for. We over think the decisions we have in front of us and follow the path that makes sense instead of following the plan God has in store for us. This week's guest, Natalie Arent, shares how she has learned to relax into her best life. She tells how once she stopped trying to make things happen and started to follow the clues God had given he...

Much like many of the characters in the TV series Outlander, we are all strangers in a foreign land. Heaven is our real home and we are here on earth for such a short time. God wants us to live our lives here in fulfillment and in peace. Something few of us are able to accomplish because the priorities in our two worlds conflict greatly. In this week's episode of Longing for More , we contras...

Living in faith isn't always easy. God often calls us to do things that don't make sense. And sometimes when we muster up the courage to take the action, it seems like we must have misunderstood because He doesn't respond the way or when we thought He would. In this week's episode of Longing for More , Justina Ford shares how she has been blessed time and time again by taking a...

Rarely is it a straight line from where we are to where we want to be in life. We wander on our journey, sometimes due to the choices we make and sometimes due to things beyond our control. But just because we wander, it doesn't necessarily mean we are lost. In this week's episode of Longing for More , we explore how to know when we need to make a change to get back on our true path agai...

When her life went from perfect to losing her five-year-old son in four short days, Renee Natzke experienced the most devastating tragedy any parent can imagine. With God's help, she has been able to take that extreme pain and turn it into an opportunity to bring healing to others. Join us for her powerful message of hope and inspiration in this week's episode of Longing for More. In the...

Experiencing a miscarriage can be a lonely experience for family members suffering from the loss. Unless friends and loved ones have experienced a similar loss themselves, they don't know how to respond. Many times the family suffers their grief in silence. In this week's episode of Longing for More , guest Sunny Sink describes how she has been able to turn her experience of multiple los...

Most of us have had a love-hate relationship with food at some point in our lives. We've become obsessed with what, when, and how we eat as evidenced by the many people who struggle with dieting or an eating disorder. This week's guest on Longing for More , Transformational Health Coach, Melissa Mauricio, shares insight into releasing the restriction and shame mentality. Instead, she exp...

The way we chose to respond to the events in our lives empowers us to create a positive outcome. Today's guest, Martha Bass, is a life coach and is the co-author of the book, Love Heals. She has used the miracle of forgiveness to overcome a tragic event in her life. She then was able to help a client create a miraculous recovery from a debilitating stroke utilizing that same power of forgiven...

When we don't set boundaries, we can find ourselves living outside our God-given purpose. When that happens, we experience burn-out, overwhelm, or can feel like we are stuck in a rut. Today's guest, Jen Guadet, is a brand new international best selling author of her newly released book, Over My Dead Body, the Art of Saying No . In this, her first interview since the release of the book,...

When we are in alignment with God's purpose for our life, we experience the difference between working in flow versus trying to force things to happen. Stephanie O'Brien-Martin is our guest in this week's episode of Longing for More . She shares how taking aligned action and working in massive surrender changes everything in life. Please listen to her story and be sure to pick up he...

The relationships we have with the people in our lives are indicators of the success or lack of success we experience. In this week's episode of Longing for More , we talk with Transformation Coach and Relationship Strategist, Gina Marie Cassano, about relationships with co-workers, spouses, and teens and how vital it is to maintain healthy connections in all areas of our lives. Listen in as...

Living in integrity with our values is a key factor in living our purpose in life. God gives us the desires of our hearts to help us to live out the purpose for which he has created us. Some, like the individuals in my examples today, courageously step into that calling. Others are less willing to say yes to the challenge. Listen to today's episode of Longing for More , so you, too, can answe...

So many of us wander through life feeling empty and unfulfilled. We hide the truth so we can protect ourselves from all the things that could go wrong, but doing so also shields us from all the things that could go right! In this week's episode of Longing for More , we explore how to stop avoiding the very thing God calls us to do with our lives. I invite you to listen and see if you are read...

In a world where we are constantly seeking the attention of others, the idea of embracing obscurity seems counterintuitive. But what if we set side our need for the approval of others? What if we simply did what we are called to do and let God take care of the rest? Listen to this week's episode of Longing for More  for insights from the book, Embracing Obscurity , and how we can refocus our...

In this crazy busy world of ours, it is hard to find time to sit quietly. Especially for those who make time to serve others in addition to their normal routine. The Bible tells the account of sisters, Mary and Martha, and how they each served Jesus in their own way. Listen to this week's episode of Longing for More to find out if you are a Mary or a Martha and which one you might want to emu...

We all need support in life. Whether we admit it or not, we can not do this thing we call life on our own. Many times our natural support systems serve us well. Other times we need a coach to help us to know what we really want and then help us through the steps to get it. In this episode of Longing for More , I share the four things to consider before asking someone for help getting through your...

The search for contentment is ongoing, It seems that no matter how much we get of the things we want, it never seems to be enough. What if you could find the secret to living in contentment and give up this ongoing search? In today's episode of Longing for More, I share the secret to being content and what you can do to obtain it. In just a few short minutes, you can learn how to completely s...

What if, in a world where everyone seems to focus on our differences, we began to seek the common bond with those we meet? Imagine what the world could be like if we treated everyone with respect and dignity. Our nation's history is full of times when we overcame that which separated us and became a nation united. In this week's episode of Longing for More , I give examples of how we, li...

Four letter words get a bad rap. Sure, some of them deserve it, but others bring joy into our lives. One, however, seldom gets used anymore. In this episode of Longing for More , I expound on why this word should become a common household word. Listen in and see if you agree.

There are so many opportunities in life. Some seem so good it feels foolish to turn them down. But there are times when opportunities turn out to be obstacles to getting what we really want in life. In this week's episode of Longing for More , I share insights into when a no can be the best yes. Listen and learn how you use this simple word to live the life your soul is longing for.

Life teaches us all kinds of lessons. As I approach my 40-year high school reunion, I reflect on my life's journey and the changes I have experienced as a person. Listen to this week's episode of Longing for More for insights on what this older version of me wishes the graduating senior version of me knew back in 1979.